The program at the University of the Rockies is designed to prepare you if you want to work as a forensic psychologist, either in law enforcement, private consultation or research. The training specializes in psychopathology, risk of violent behavior, and competency to stand trial in court.
Western State College of Colorado
Forensic Psychology - Western State College of Colorado
Western Colorado offers a 300-level psychology course on general Forensic Psychology, which will give you a broad overview of the field. In particular, you'll study the court system (how juries are selected, how eyewitness testimony can be flawed, and civil commitment); criminal investigation (how behavioral profilers can predict propensity toward criminality and custody evaluations); and imprisonment (the most effective clinical services to inmates).
Computer Forensics - Western State College of Colorado
The Extended Studies program at Western Colorado offers several online training programs, one in particular that delivers 150 hours of training to be a Forensic Computer Examiner. The course, delivered entirely online, will teach you how to recover evidence from computers, hard drives and removable media, as well as prepare reports on what you find that are suitable for court. The nice thing is that this course is an authorized CCE (Certified Computer Examiner) training course, and will prepare you to sit for the exam. The cost is a little under $3000.
